Olympus E-P1 (left) and E-PL1 (right)
Ever since the introduction of the Panasonic DMC-G1 and Olympus E-P1 Micro Four-Thirds cameras, the compact interchangeable lens camera (CILC, my term) category has been smokin’ hot. The compelling combination of digital SLR-like image quality along with compact bodies and lenses seems to be just what a lot of […]
I’ve received an awful lot of questions about photography lately as people gear up for vacations and look to but new equipment. I am also working on a new photography-related website that should be launching in a few months, one that will be rather unique on the web. With that in mind I am going […]
Olympus E-PL1 Micro Four-Thirds interchangeable lens camera with 17mm lens
Readers of my site and my column know I am a big fan of Micro Four-Thirds interchangeable lens digital cameras and specifically of the Olympus E-P1. The new Olympus E-PL1 brings Micro Four-Thirds down to the new low price point of $599 MSRP […]
Don’s Panasonic DMC-ZR1 Digital Camera at CES
The Panasonic DMC-ZR1 is a great digital camera. I should know, because I have one!
Though I usually prefer to use my digital SLRs or Micro Four-Thirds cameras, there are times when I want something I can just put in a coat pocket and forget about. My Panasonic DMC-ZR1 […]
Pentax K-x with 18-55 Lens
I’ve long been a Pentax fan, going back to my pro photographer days when I cut my teeth using a Pentax 645 medium format camera. I bought it because it was affordable and had a good reputation; what I did not know at the time is how much I would […]
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Distributed By McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
Q. I am in search of a quality, user-friendly digital SLR camera. I have never owned one but have had many point-and-shoot cameras. I am wondering what you recommend for less than $800 that is beginner friendly and takes quality pictures.
Ellie Mendesh
A. These days you don’t even have […]
